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Hook & Hunting: Pilgrim’s Village Hosting 11th Annual Free Fishing Contest
Pilgrim’s Village Fishing Shop in Cadillac is hosting their 11th Annual Free Summer Fishing Contest....
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Hook & Hunting: Recreational Feeding Legislation
A bill to allow recreational animal feeding is making its way through the Michigan legislature. It w...
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Hook & Hunting: Walleye in East Jordan
What used to be a pond at East Jordan’s wastewater treatment plant will soon be home to 250,000 newb...
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Hook & Hunting: Turkey Season
Turkey season is right around the corner for hunters in Michigan. Starting April 17, hunters will ge...
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Hook & Hunting: Deer Management Cooperator Patches
The Michigan DNR is holding a design contest for this year’s deer management cooperator patches. The...
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Hook & Hunting: Walleye Egg Collecting on Muskegon River
Anglers on the Muskegon River should keep a look out for Department of Natural Resources biologists ...
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Hook and Hunting: Pure Michigan Hunt Applications Available Through December
Applications for the Pure Michigan Hunt are available through the end of this December. It’s $5 ...
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Hook & Hunting: Turkey Hunting Season
Spring turkey hunting season is coming up quickly here in Michigan. A drawing took place March 1 for...
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Hook & Hunting: Ice Shanty Removal
As we see more warm temperatures, it’s important for anglers to keep an eye on their ice shanties. I...
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Hook & Hunting: Studying Lake Sturgeon by Video
The annual Sturgeon season on Black Lake in Cheboygan is short-lived. It only lasts a few days, or u...
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Hook & Hunting: 2021 Deer Regulations
The new 2021 deer regulations have been approved by the Michigan Natural Resources Commission. Chang...
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Hook & Hunting: Free Fishing Weekend
If you haven’t been out ice fishing yet this year, this weekend is a perfect opportunity. This weeke...
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Hook & Hunting: Black Lake Sturgeon Season
Time is running out to register for Black Lake Sturgeon season in Cheboygan. The season allows for s...
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Hook & Hunting: Fishing Gear in Demand this Winter
Ice fishing has been extremely popular this year and fishing shops in Cadillac say the demand for fi...
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Hook & Hunting: Michigan DNR Grant Looks to Improve Deer Habitat
A Michigan DNR grant is encouraging private land owners in six northern lower peninsula counties to ...
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Hook & Hunting: Hunter Harvest Survey
Deer season has come to an end for most, with the exception of a very select few counties. Due to CO...
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Hook & Hunting: Michigan DNR Reports 2020 Elk Hunting Statistics
Like many other outdoor activities, elk hunting also saw an increase in participation last year. The...
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Hook & Hunting: Ice Shanty Food Delivery
If you’re out ice fishing on Houghton Lake this winter and want some food delivered right to your sh...
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Hook & Hunting: Ice Safety
As lakes begin to freeze over here in northern Michigan, it is important to be careful when heading ...
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Hook & Hunting: Deer Check Quota
Attention hunters, the Michigan Farm Bureau desperately needs more deer to be tested for tuberculosi...
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Hook & Hunting: Taxidermists See Increase of Hunters Wanting to Get Their Deer Mounted
With the record number of hunting and fishing licenses issued this year, taxidermists are also seein...
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Hook & Hunting: Muzzleloading Season Shortened this Year
Michigan’s muzzleloader season begins tomorrow, but it will be shorter this year. Hunters will have ...
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Hook & Hunting: DNR Sees Large Increase in New Hunters
Like many outdoor activities this year, hunting saw a large increase in participants. The total numb...
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Hook & Hunting: DNR Reminds Hunters that Baiting is Illegal in the Lower Peninsula
We are days away from the start of firearm deer season and the Michigan DNR wants to make sure you f...
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Hook & Hunting: Ammunition Sales
We are approaching the start of firearm deer season in Michigan and local gun stores say there’s hig...
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Hook & Hunting: DNR Offers $5 Antlerless Deer Licenses for Select Counties in Northeast Michigan
Hunters in six northeast Michigan counties can purchase antlerless deer licenses for a discounted pr...
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Hook & Hunting: Deer Camp 2020
The Michigan DNR is bringing back some activities and resources for teachers to use in classrooms du...
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Hook & Hunting: License Sales Increase
The COVID-19 pandemic has reduced many activities, but hunting doesn’t appear to be one of them. A l...
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Hook & Hunting: Power Island
Power Island is back open for hunters to help control of the deer population. The county parks and r...
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Hook & Hunting: Archery Deer Season Starts
Thursday marks the start of archery deer season across Michigan, and the DNR has several things they...
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Hook & Hunting: Antlerless Firearm Season
With hunting season right around the corner, hunters are taking to the woods this weekend to get a l...
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Hook & Hunting: Betsie River Salmon Fishing
A popular salmon fishing spot in northern Michigan is getting some regulation changes. Salmon fishin...
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Hook & Hunting: DNR’s Report All Poaching Hotline
Two Cheboygan County men were arrested for poaching a cow elk. The Michigan Department of Natural Re...
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Hook & Hunting: Manistee Monster Mania Fishing Tournament
This weekend, Tournament Trail will be hosting their 4th and final fishing tournament in Manistee. M...
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Hook & Hunting: Deer Hunting Regulation Input Session
Deer hunting regulations were just finalized last month, but it’s already time to start looking at r...
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Hook & Hunting: Harbor Springs Fly Fisherman Catches Potential Record Breaking Fish
A Harbor Springs man is hoping his latest fly-fishing catch puts him into the record books. Avid fly...
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Hook & Hunting: Registering Muskie and Lake Sturgeon
Muskie and Lake Sturgeon season is underway in Michigan and the DNR is reminding anglers they’re req...
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Hook & Hunting: Tribal, Government Agreement on Fishing Resources Expires in August
A longstanding fishing agreement is about to expire, and it could impact the way everyone in Norther...
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Hook & Hunting: New Regulations for Deer Hunting Season
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved a list of new regulations for this year’s deer hu...
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Hook & Hunting: Ludington Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament
After some changes, the Ludington Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament is in full swing this week. Th...
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Hook & Hunting: Captain Chuck’s II Inc.
A locally owned sporting goods store in Ludington reopened on Thursday after a major expansion. Capt...
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Hook & Hunting: Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week
This weekend thousands of boats will find their way into the water as people travel for the holiday ...
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Hook & Hunting: 2020 Budweiser Pro/Am Fishing Tournament
This weekend anglers are invited to enjoy the great lakes at the annual Budweiser Fishing Tournament...
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Hook & Hunting: The Great American Outdoors Act
The U.S. Senate passed legislation aimed at protecting and expanding outdoor recreation areas across...
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Hook & Hunting: Free Fishing Weekend
If you’re looking for an opportunity to give fishing a try then there is no better time than this we...
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Hook & Hunting: The Cheese Cup
This Saturday in Traverse City anglers will be tying their flies and getting ready for the Fourth An...
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Hook & Hunting: Tips for Small Mouth Bass Season
While staying safer-at-home, many people have turned to the outdoors for activities including fishin...
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Hook & Hunting: Grand Traverse Bay Lake Trout Limit
Fishermen on Grand Traverse Bay are now able to catch more lake trout. There was a limit of just one...
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Hook & Hunting: Charlevoix Trout Fishing Tournament
The 36th Annual Charlevoix Trout Fishing Tournament scheduled for the second week of June has been c...
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Hook & Hunting: Turkey Hunting
The hunt is still on for spring turkey season which kicks off this weekend. The DNR is encouraging p...
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Hook & Hunting: Turkey Season
While the stay-at-home order is still in effect, the turkey season is open. The Michigan DNR says th...
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Hook & Hunting: Finny Slam Memorial Fishing Tournament
The Finny Slam Memorial Fishing Tournament is coming up this weekend in Mason County. The tournament...
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Hook & Hunting: 2020 Fly Fishing Film Tour
Anglers from across the world are coming to northern Michigan for the Fly Fishing Film Tour. Friday ...
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Hook & Hunting: Manistee Deer Cull
After a successful deer cull, 810 pounds of venison was donated to local food pantries in Manistee. ...
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Hook & Hunting: Ice Shanty Removal
Believe it or not, we are quickly approaching the time of year for anglers to remove their shanties....
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Hook & Hunting: Don’t Dump Bait
With a state-wide free fishing weekend this weekend, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is...
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Hook & Hunting: DNR Licensing
Soon there will be a new and more convenient way to buy your hunting and fishing licenses in the sta...
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Hook & Hunting: NASF Ice Fishing Contest
You have the chance to take part in two ice fishing contests in the Cadillac area this weekend. Pilg...
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Hook & Hunting: Hoppie’s Ice Fishing Tournament
Winter is in full force, so ice fishermen are ready to hit the lakes and being part of a tournament ...
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Hook & Hunting: Cadillac Lakes
Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac gained notoriety on a popular blog on Thursday. FishingBooker listed...
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Hook & Hunting: Fish Stocking
The Michigan DNR had big stocking numbers in 2019. More than 21 million fish have been stocked in Mi...
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Hook & Hunting: Ice Fishing
For some eager to ice fish this winter, the ice is just right. But for others, warm temperatures are...
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Hook & Hunting: Reporting Poaching
The Department of Natural Resources says this is one of the worst years for elk poaching in Northern...
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Hook & Hunting: Deer Numbers This Hunting Season
Firearm season started just last week, and the DNR says it is shaping up to be a pretty good one. Wh...
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Hook & Hunting: Opening Day Brings Big Business
Just one more sleep until forearm season begins in Michigan and that means it has been a busy week f...
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Spawning An Industry: The Man Behind Michigan’s Salmon Mania
Howard Tanner is the man credited with creating Michigan’s salmon industry. Fifty five years ago, he...
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Hook & Hunting: Cadillac Carvers
A group of carvers in the Cadillac area have been meeting for the past several years to carve away a...
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Hook & Hunting: Michigan Grayling Fish
An extinct fish could make its way back into Michigan lakes and rivers. The Michigan grayling went e...
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Hook & Hunting: Michigan Independence Hunt
Thursday is the first day of the Michigan Independence Hunt. The Independence Hunt is a four day fir...
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Hook & Hunting: Pheasant Season
This month marks the start of pheasant season across Michigan. The season opened Thursday in the Upp...
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Hook & Hunting: Bow Hunting Safety
Archery season started this week for all of Michigan’s hunters. This season still requires hunters...
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Hook & Hunting: Archery Season Begins Oct. 1
With archery season less than a week away, we talked with FPS Archery in Cadillac about how hunters ...
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Hook & Hunting: Early Antlerless Firearm Event
Hunters getting an early start on Michigan’s deer season will be heading into the woods this weeke...
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Hook & Hunting: Liberty Hunt Taking Place this Weekend
An opportunity for young or disabled hunters is taking place this weekend with the annual Liberty Hu...
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DNR Releases Deer Forecast for 2019 Season
The annual deer forecast from the DNR is out and it looks like another good hunting season. The DNR ...
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Hook & Hunting: Protecting Reefs During Spawning Season
It is almost fall which means spawning season for fish in the Great Lakes. Now, the DNR is keeping a...
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Hook & Hunting: Salmon Splash Tournament Coming to Manistee
Anglers from amateurs to pros will be in Manistee this weekend hoping for a bite from a salmon. The ...
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Hook & Hunting: Hunting Access Program Expands to Emmet, Charlevoix Counties
Northern Michigan hunters looking to stay close to home this hunting season are in luck! The DNR is ...
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Hook and Hunting: Fifth Annual Foster Care Fishing Tournament
This weekend is not only a chance to reel in $1,200, but also help out foster children and families....
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Hook & Hunting: DNR Works to Bring Arctic Grayling Back to MI
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is working to bring Arctic grayling back to the state o...
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Hook and Hunting: Bear Hunting Clinic
The only ‘how to hunt bear’ clinic in the country is going on this Sunday at the Carl T. Johnson Hun...
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Hook and Hunting: Sturgeon Spotting in Boardman River
As anglers know, sturgeons are huge in Cheboygan County both literally and figuratively, but now one...
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Hook and Hunting: Antlerless Deer License
Have the urge to get back out hunting? Well next week is your chance to get the ball rolling. Antler...
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Hook and Hunting: Best Lakes for Bass Fishing
Bassmaster Magazine announced the best lakes for fishing bass in the region and it turns out Michiga...
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Hook and Hunting: Archery Open House
Anyone interested in learning about archery can come to the Carl T. Johnson Center in Cadillac this ...
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Hook and Hunting: 3rd Annual Cheese Cup in Traverse City
This Saturday in Traverse City, anglers will be tying their flies and gearing up for the 2019 Cheese...
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Hook & Hunting: Bass Fishing Season Begins
Bass fishing season kicked off on Saturday and will run through the rest of the year. One of the own...
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Hook and Hunting: Free Summer Fishing Contest
Catch, measure and win for free this summer at the 8th annual Free Summer Fishing Contest. Starting ...
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Hook and Hunting: Catching Crappies to Cure Cancer
On Saturday in Cadillac, anglers will be catching crappie to cure cancer. This is the eighth year fo...
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Hook & Hunting: Applications for Elk, Bear Hunting Licenses Now Available
Applications for elk and bear hunting licenses opened Thursday. Hunters can apply to be part of the ...
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Hook & Hunting: Kids Fishing Derby
The Kalkaska Trout Festival is hosting its Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday. They plant trout in a p...
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Hook & Hunting: Turkey Hunting Clinic in Cadillac
Spring turkey hunting begins this month. If you’re interested in learning how to turkey hunt, this w...
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Hook & Hunting: Conservation Group Fishing for Volunteers to Help Protect Lake Sturgeon
Spring means spawning season for lake sturgeon. A conservation group is fishing for volunteers to he...
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Hook & Hunting: Walleye Rearing Program
Anglers on the Muskegon River should be on the lookout now for electrofishing boats. Starting this w...
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Hook & Hunting: Fishing and Boating Laws
As temperatures slowly start to rise, you will want to listen to this if you are an angler or boater...
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Hook & Hunting: Hunters Encouraged to Enter Pure Michigan Hunt
The new hunting license season is here, and the DNR wants to remind hunters about the Pure Michigan ...
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DNR Reminds of Deadline to Remove Ice Shanties
Nightly temperatures may be in the negatives, but spring is around the corner. And the DNR is remind...
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Hook and Hunting: Last Day to Get Base License for Fur Trapping
For those still looking to get out for trapping season, time on getting your license is limited. Thu...
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Hook and Hunting: Grand Traverse Bay Lake Trout Regulation Changes
Changes are coming for anglers who fish in Grand Traverse Bay. That’s due to last year’s excessive a...
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Hook and Hunting: Cash Bash Ice Fishing Tournament Happens This Weekend
An opportunity to ice fish and benefit a local Cadillac organization this weekend through the Cash B...
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Hook and Hunting: Michigan Cuts Catch Limit to 25 for Yellow Perch
One of the most sought after fish species in Michigan has some new regulations by the Michigan Natur...
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Hook and Hunting: North American Snow Festival’s Third Annual Ice Fishing Contest
Many are hoping the temperatures warm up just a tad this weekend for the North American Snow Festiva...
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Hook & Hunting: Largemouth Bass Virus
The Michigan DNR found two more lakes that contain the largemouth bass virus. They made their first ...
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Hook & Hunting: Charlevoix Launches Online Form to Report Deer Activity
The city of Charlevoix is trying to come up with a way to address what many consider an overpopulati...
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Hook & Hunting: Late Antlerless Firearm Hunting in Alpena County
A certain place in Northern Michigan is allowing hunters to get back in the woods for a short time. ...
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Hook & Hunting: New Law Expands Access for Youth Hunters
Governor Snyder signed off on a bill Thursday that will expand access to hunting for young Michigand...
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Hook & Hunting: Fishing Tournament Registration
Starting Jan. 1 musky and walleye fishing tournaments must register with the Michigan DNR. In 2016, ...
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Hook & Hunting: Late Ruffed Grouse Season
Late ruffed grouse season is underway here in Michigan and runs until January 1. The DNR says this t...
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Hook & Hunting: Firearm Deer Season Coming to a Close
Friday is the last day of this firearm deer season in Michigan. It’s the end of just one of the deer...
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Hook & Hunting: Firearm Season Brings Boom in Business
We’re halfway through the firearm season and many hunters are heading to Northern Michigan to bring ...
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Hook & Hunting: Wexford County Buck Pole
It’s opening day and lucky hunters could show off their prize buck to win a prize. The Wexford Count...
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Hook & Hunting: Firearm Deer Season Safety
With firearm deer season almost upon us make sure you keep safety regulations in mind All hunters in...
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Hook & Hunting: Fish Stocking Numbers for 2018
The DNR released its fish stocking numbers for 2018. More than 21 million fish were planted this yea...
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Hook & Hunting: Power Island Opens For Bow Hunting
For all the hunters out there, you have the chance to hunt on Power Island in just a few days. The G...
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Book ‘Wildlife 911: On Patrol’ Highlights Experiences of Conservation Officer
If you’re looking for a good book to read during deer camp, a local conservation officer has you cov...
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Hook & Hunting: DNR Discusses Start of Archery Deer Season
This week marked the start of archery season for deer hunters in the state of Michigan. The season r...
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Hook & Hunting: Hunter Safety Classes
Before hunting season begins, many Department of Natural Resources offices are offering required saf...
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Hook & Hunting: Liberty Hunt for Children, People With Disabilities
Kids under the age of 16 and those with qualified disabilities will have an early opportunity to hun...
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Hook & Hunting: Meijer Giving Free Junior Deer Hunting Licenses
Fall is just around the corner, and once again, Meijer is making sure junior hunters are covered. Th...
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Hook & Hunting: Waterfowl Hunting Clinic in Cadillac
Most waterfowl hunting seasons are weeks away, so there is still time to brush up. You can learn to ...
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Hook & Hunting: Elk Hunters on Day 3 of Early Hunting Period
Almost 40,000 Michigan hunters threw their name in the ring for a chance to elk hunt, but only 200 w...
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Hook & Hunting: Benzie Fishing Frenzy in Frankfort
This weekend is the annual Benzie Fishing Frenzy, stop number 13 on the Lake Michigan Tournament Tra...
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Hook & Hunting: ‘onX Hunt’ App
Chronic wasting disease is a big threat to Michigan deer, and it’s a concern for those who hunt them...
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Hook & Hunting: Bear Hunting Seminar
If you are interested in learning how to hunt bear, the DNR and Jay’s Sporting Goods have just what ...
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Hook and Hunting: Archery Season Preps
The calendar has turned to August and that means hunters will soon be heading into the woods for the...
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Hook & Hunting: Text a Great Lakes Buoy
If you’re an angler looking for the latest information on water conditions in the Great Lakes, all y...
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Hook & Hunting: Bear Hunting Clinics
If you’re looking to hone your hunting skills and learn all there is to know about bear hunting, thi...
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Hook & Hunting: Antlerless Deer Hunting Applications
In three days you can get ahead of the curve for the first antlerless deer hunting season coming up ...
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Hook & Hunting: Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week
The governor deemed July 1 through July 7 Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week. State departments...
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Hook & Hunting: Leftover Bear Licenses for Bergland Hunt Unit
The DNR has more than 200 licenses leftover from the third-period bear hunt, and you have your chanc...
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Hook & Hunting: Frankfort Hosting 15th Annual Take A Kid Fishing Event
For 15 years Frankfort has been bringing families together through fishing. The Take A Kid Fishing e...
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Hook & Hunting: DNR Studying Decline of Juvenile Whitefish
The DNR will be out along the Lake Michigan shoreline this month surveying for juvenile lake whitefi...
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Hook & Hunting: Kids’ Fishing Derby At Young State Park
It is time to grab your fishing poles! State parks all across Michigan are having a free fishing wee...
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Hook & Hunting: Bass Fishing Season is Here
Bass fishing season kicked off last week and there are a few things to know before casting a line. Y...
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Hook & Hunting: Bear, Elk Hunting Licenses
The deadline to apply for bear and elk hunting licenses is next Friday. The DNR is issuing 200 elk l...
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Hook & Hunting: Catchin’ Crappies to Cure Cancer
This weekend you are able to catch crappies for a cause! The seventh annual Catchin’ Crappies to Cur...
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Hook & Hunting: Spring Turkey Season
The spring turkey hunt is here, and 234 licenses will be sold throughout the spring turkey season. H...
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Lawmaker Works to Lower Hunting Age on Public Land to 10 Years Old
A local lawmaker wants to lower the age for hunting on public land with a firearm to 10 years old. R...
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Hook & Hunting: Manton Tagged Fish Derby
Manton’s 12th Annual Tagged Fish Derby is casting off this Saturday! The event starts Saturday at 12...
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Hook & Hunting: Fishing Net Size Restrictions
Legislation passed in Lansing simplifies fishing regulations for anglers this spring, especially tho...
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Hook and Hunting: Spring Fish Stocking
Right now is the best time to restock fish in Michigan waterways, and we caught up with the Harriett...
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Hook & Hunting: Sturgeon Protectors Needed
One of Michigan’s most beloved fish needs your help in keeping them safe Volunteers are needed to he...
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Hook & Hunting: New Fishing Licenses
In a few days you’re going to need a new license to go fishing in Michigan. And there are two ways y...
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Hook & Hunting: Spring Turkey Hunt
It’s time to start practicing your turkey call, because the spring turkey hunt is right around the c...
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Hook & Hunting: Laws Protecting Fish & Game
Fish and wildlife are a public resource and Thursday we’re learning about the laws that help protect...
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Hook & Hunting: Hunter Safety Classes
If you’re interested in learning to hunt, now is the time to take the hunter safety course. The Mich...
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Hook and Hunting: Ice Shanty Removal Dates
As ice on the lakes starts turning from solid to liquid, the date to get your ice shanty removed is ...
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Hook & Hunting: Ice Fishing Derby
Calling all ice fishers! It’s the second annual Ice Fishing Derby from Jay’s Sporting Goods. From no...
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Hook & Hunting: Free Fishing Weekend
If you are without a fishing license and would like to fish, this weekend is the time to do it! Ever...
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Hook & Hunting: New Online Form to Report Dead Fish to DNR
The DNR has a new online form making it easier for people to report the dead fish that they find to ...
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Hook & Hunting: ‘Catch Us If You Can’ Fishing Contest
For the next month and a half, if you catch a fish with a tag on Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake or Lake...
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Hook & Hunting: Deadline Approaching for Spring Turkey Hunting Applications
The application period for the spring turkey hunt is about to close, but there is still time to get ...
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DNR Hosting Ice Fishing Classes in Cadillac
If you’ve ever wanted to learn to ice fish, or are looking for an activity to get you out of the hou...
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Second Round of Special CWD Deer Hunt Begins
Thursday marks the start of a second special deer hunt in Montcalm and Ionia Counties. The hunt is t...
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Bitter Cold Temperatures Keeping Some From Enjoying Ice Fishing
The bitter cold temperatures are actually keeping some avid ice fishermen from getting on the ice. S...
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Hook & Hunting: Late Hunting Seasons in Alpena, Montcalm, Ionia Counties
There are two late antlerless deer hunting seasons coming up in Michigan, all aimed at making the po...
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Hook & Hunting: Ice Fishing Safety
Winter has definitely arrived here in Northern Michigan. This has many ice fisherman gathering their...
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Hook & Hunting: Late Grouse Hunting Season Begins
Firearm season has come to an end, and muzzloading season is wrapping up. For those of you who still...
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Hook & Hunting: The End of Firearm Deer Season
Thursday marked the last day of firearm deer season. Firearm season may have come to end, but you st...
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Hook and Hunting: Deer Mounting Season
With firearm season in full force hunters are not the only people keeping busy, it’s also the busies...
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Hook and Hunting: Deer Check Stations Stay Busy on Second Day of Firearm Season
With the weather a little more cooperative, DNR Deer Check Stations were much busier on the second d...
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Hook and Hunting: Creating New Habitats For Fish
A special project underway in Lake City that’s using trees to help fish and fisherman.
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Hook and Hunting: Cadillac DNR Gets Ready For Upcoming Fish Clinics
The Department of Natural Resources in Cadillac is getting ready for its upcoming fishing clinics. ...
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DNR: Ice Shanty Removal Dates Coming Up
The DNR is reminding anglers that ice shanty removal dates are coming up.
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Michigan Anglers Invited To Participate In Free Fishing Weekend
Anglers of all skill levels are invited to partake in free fishing this weekend.
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Hook and Hunting: Tacknasty Memorial Fishing Tournament
This weekend friends and family are remembering a man who passed away with a fishing tournament.
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Hook And Hunting: Fly Fishing In The Winter
Most people would hope to be out on a frozen lake ice fishing right now. But many Northern Michigan ...
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Hook and Hunting: Elk Survey
Counting all the elk in Northern Michigan is no easy feat.
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Hook and Hunting: Last Chance For Deer Checks
Michigan’s deer hunting season has come to a close, but there’s still time for hunters to get their ...
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Hook and Hunting: Wait Is Over For Anglers Eager To Get Out On The Ice
Attention anglers that have been eager to get out on the ice. The wait is finally over.
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Hook and Hunting: Holiday Gifts
Whether it’s a stocking stuffer or a present for a loved one, it’s not too late to get that perfect ...
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Hooking and Hunting: Ice Fishing Safety
With temperatures plunging, anglers itching to do some ice fishing might want to wait a while.
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Hook and Hunting: Muzzleloading Season Starts
Firearm deer hunting season is now in the books for hunters. For those who maybe didn’t get their pr...
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Hook and Hunting: Firearm Deer Hunting Season Ends
Firearm deer hunting season has concluded.
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Hook & Hunting Report: Hunting on Black Friday
Millions will head to the stores around the country tomorrow for Black Friday.
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Northern Michigan Taxidermy Shops Stay Busy During Firearm Deer Hunting Season
Taxidermy shops in Northern Michigan say they really see the impact of firearm deer hunting season. ...
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DNR Gets Ready For Opening Day
Opening day for Michigan firearm season is next week. And hunters and the DNR are staying busy getti...
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Hook and Hunting: Hunters Preparing To Sight-In Rifles For Firearm Season
Opening day is quickly approaching for firearm season.
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Michigan DNR Meet to Discuss Possible Changes in Bear Hunting Requirements
As deer rifle season is about to start, bear hunting season is coming to an end. For the DNR, that m...
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Hook and Hunting: Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger
For 15 years, hunters have been doing their part in feeding those who go hungry during the fall and ...
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Hook & Hunting: Hunting Benefits
As bow season continues and hunters look forward to firearm season, the DNR says the benefits of hun...
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First Week Of Deer Season Underway In Benzie County
Deer hunting season started less than a week ago for archers and bow hunters say they’re already opt...
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Hook and Hunting: Preparing For Bow Hunting Season
October 1 is Saturday, meaning opening day for bow hunters is less than two days away.
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Hook and Hunting: Youth Hunt Recap
This past weekend kids 16 and under got a chance to get a head start on the deer hunting season.
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Hook & Hunting: Liberty Hunt, Mentored Youth Hunt
This weekend marks the opening of whitetail deer season in Michigan and it’s open to young hunters. ...
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Ruffed Grouse Society Hosting 39th Annual Conservation and Sportsmen’s Banquet
Friday at 5 p.m. sportsmen will have the chance to get in on some hunting prizes, all while helping ...
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Hook & Hunting: Hatchery Egg Take
An Emmet County fish hatchery is preparing for another season of stocking.
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Future Salmon Stocking Meeting Next Week In Ludington
The future of Lake Michigan salmon stocking depends on a meeting that will take place next week in L...
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Hook & Hunting: Fish Stocking
Every year hatcheries from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and co-ops help to stock fis...
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Hook & Hunting: Hunter Education
Fall hunting season is right around the corner and it’s never too early to sign up for hunter educat...
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Hook and Hunting: 2016 Liberty Hunt
An opportunity for people who don’t normally get the chance to deer hunt is approaching.
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Hook & Hunting: Football Jig Lure
A new lure is helping anglers reel in that perfect bass this summer.
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Trout In Baldwin Hiding From Warm Surfaces
While bass fish are biting for fisherman in Baldwin – the brown trout have not been this summer.
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Warm Weather, Great For Fly Fishing
A recent temperature boost has been fantastic for fly fishing lately.
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Families Encouraged To Help Clean Up Manistee River This Weekend
A river cleanup will take place this Saturday on the Manistee River.
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Hook & Hunting: Natural Resources Commission Discusses Deer Season Success and Chumming
The Natural Resources Commission met Thursday to discuss a variety of topics.
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Hook & Hunting: Chumming
For those of you fishing in Northern Michigan, how you lure your fish may be changing.
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Houghton Lake Bait Shops Prepare For Memorial Day Weekend Fishing
Memorial Day weekend is a big catch for fishermen in Northern Michigan, and now there’s another reas...
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Michigan’s Spring Turkey Hunting Season Ending Soon
Spring turkey hunters have just a few more weeks to bag their game. People can hunt for the large b...
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Hook & Hunting: Bear and Elk Permits
If you’re looking to test your luck with a bear or elk hunting permit, the clock is ticking.
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Hook & Hunting: Trout Outlook Positive for Fishing Season
The fishing season is looking bright in the Upper Peninsula, particularly for trout.
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Hook and Hunting: 10th Annual Tagged-Fish Derby
A popular fishing derby returns this weekend, and one lucky winner will take home a prize package wo...
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Hook and Hunting: Little Manistee River Weir Begins Steelhead Egg Take
The snow is gone, birds are chirping and love is “sort of” in the water for Steelhead Trout.
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Hook & Hunting: Steelhead Season
Those planning to take advantage of the ongoing Steelhead season are getting some much needed help f...
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Northern Michigan Bears On the Move, DNR Warns Against Backyard Feeding
Regardless of snow, one big mammal is back at it in Northern Michigan. The Michigan Department of Na...
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Hook & Hunting: Fishing Licenses Need to be Renewed
Friday is the day to get a new license for this year’s fishing season.
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DNR Reminds Everyone To Leave Abandoned Wildlife Alone
Now that spring is here, the DNR is reminding everyone to leave abandoned wildlife alone.
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Ferris State University Fishing Team Prepares For Upcoming Season
Ferris State University’s Club Fishing Team has jumped head first into preparing for bass season.
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DNR Monitors Early Ice Melt on Lakes
The warmer temperatures the past few days mean ice is quickly disappearing from Northern Michigan la...
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Hook & Hunting: Ice Safety
Wednesday night’s fresh snow poses a new problem for ice anglers. Just because there’s a lot of snow...
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Hook and Hunting: Elk Survey
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources took the sky and ground earlier this week in Montmorenc...
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Hook & Hunting: Ice Fishing Safety in the Bitter Cold
With the cold temperatures, it’s important for ice fishermen to stay safe while out on the ice.
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Hook & Hunting: 6th Annual Osborn’s Big Ice Fishing Contest
Preparations are underway for the 6th Annual Osborn’s Big Ice Fishing Contest in Benzie and Manistee...
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Hook & Hunting: Mild Winter Leads to Slow Start to Ice Fishing Season
This year’s mild winter has led to a slow start for the ice fishing season in the Northern Lower Pen...
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Deadline To Purchase Spring Turkey Hunting License Approaching
Time is ticking to get a license for the spring turkey hunting season.
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Hook & Hunting: Natural Resources Commission Meeting
The monthly Natural Resources Commission meeting took place Thursday.
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Hook & Hunting: Ice Fishing Safety
‘Tis the season for ice fishing and those at Pilgrim Village Resort and Fishing Shop in Cadillac say...
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Hook and Hunting: Deer Season Wrap-Up
Deer hunting season’s end has many Upper Peninsula hunters hoping for better luck next year.
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Shooters Indoor Gun, Archery Range Sees Increase In Holiday Sales
From socks to Glocks, Shooters Indoor Gun and Archery Range has been stocking up with Christmas pres...
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Hook & Hunting: Fly Fishing in December
Even in the middle of December, some fisherman are finding time to hit the water.
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Hook & Hunting: Ice Fishing
Normally this time of year people are out on the lakes with ice fishing gear in hand.
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Hook and Hunting: Sighting Your Rifle
There are just ten days until the opening day of firearm deer hunting season.That means, it’s time t...
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Hook & Hunting: Decrease in Salmon Population
The Michigan DNR says there is a significant drop of Chinook Salmon in Lake Michigan this past year....
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Suttons Bay Artist Wins Michigan State Duck Stamp Contest
A Northern Michigan artist won the country wide Michigan State Duck Stamp Contest.
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Hook & Hunting: Hunting Regulations
With deer season underway in Michigan, new hunting regulations are in effect.
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Hook and Hunting: Bow Hunting
With bow hunting season only one week away, pro shops and archery stores are making sure you are pre...
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Michigan Youth Deer Hunt this Weekend
It is once again time for the annual youth deer hunt across the state of Michigan.
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Hook and Hunting: Ludington Hosts Fish On For Freedom Event
Fishing events that recognize veterans from every war are popular across the country. So a group in ...
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Hook And Hunting: Harbor Springs Outdoors Club Hosts Northern Michigan Bowhunters Jamboree
Whether its a treat for dad, or a family outing, The Harbor Springs Outdoors Club is hosting an arch...
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Hook and Hunting: Bait Shops Expecting Busy Weekend
A Northern Michigan Honor Guard wasamong the veterans honored at a special ceremony in Lansing today...
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Hook and Hunting : Busy Season Begins For Charter Fishing Companies
Charter fishing companies are starting to book trips. It’s off to a great start in this week’s Hook ...
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Hook and Hunting: Trout Planting
A Northern Michigan fishing organization is helping to bring brown trout back to the area by droppin...
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Hook and Hunting: Bird Feeders
The start of spring means wildlife in northern michigan is becoming more active — especially birds. ...
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Hook and Hunting: DNR Considers New Lake Trout Regulations
As the lakes across the state start to melt, the DNR is talking about making some new lake trout reg...
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Hook and Hunting: Steelhead Fishing Season
Spring is quickly approaching, and that means as rivers clear up, anglers grow anxious to fish for s...
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New State Record Set for Quillback Carpsucker
This picture submitted to the DNR is now the new state record quillback carpsucker.
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Hook & Hunting: Grouse Hunting
This year grouse hunters will have help from the DNR finding the best spot to ruffle some feathers.T...
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Hook & Hunting: Deer Management Seminars Planned This Weekend
From waterfowl to deer hunting, the Quality Deer Management Agency of Cadillac is holding ‘Habitat D...
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LSSU Aquatic Research Lab Releases 40,000 Salmon Into St. Mary’s River
Lake Superior State University is helping to keep a viable salmon population in the area.
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Hook & Hunting: Sturgeon Guarding Program
A rare fish species in Northern Michigan is at risk of becoming more endangered.
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Hook & Hunting: Grand Traverse Bay in Top Ten to Fish Bass
?Grand Traverse Bay is getting National recognition for Bass fishing. The bay number 9 out of 100 be...
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Ice Shanty Removal Begins In Northern Michigan
Though it barely feels like winter is ending, it’s almost time for anglers to remove those ice shant...
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Hook & Hunting: Youth Ice Fishing Tournament In Cadillac
If you want to get out and do some ice fishing in Northern Michigan, this weekend will be a great ti...
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DNR: More Elk Licenses Available This Year
Michigan hunters will have more elk licenses available for the Elk season this year, the changes wer...
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DNR Considers Brook Trout Changes
The Department of Natural Resources is looking for public input into potential changes for brook tro...
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DNR is Starting A Program to Relocate Turkeys From Southern Counties
Fairview is named the Wild Turkey Capital of Michigan but reports show a shortage of the birds. So t...
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Black Lake Sturgeon Season Ends on Opening Day
The Department of Natural Resources has an update on the 2012 season for a very rare fish in Norther...
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Turkey Hunting Licenses Now Available
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will have turkey hunting application on sale now throug...
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Items To Grab Before Heading Out For The Hunt
There are only a few days before firearm deer season starts, and there are a few safety tips to keep...
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Safety Tips for Hunters
Rifle season is less than two weeks away. That means it’s time to go over some safety tips before yo...
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